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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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